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US to allow transactions involving Lukoil and Caspian Pipeline Consortium, website shows
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Posted on November 14, 2025
1 min readLast updated: January 21, 2026
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Quick Summary
The US Treasury has authorized transactions with Lukoil entities in Bulgaria and the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, allowing discussions on foreign asset purchases.
US Authorizes Transactions with Lukoil and Caspian Pipeline Consortium
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -The United States issued general licenses on Friday authorizing transactions involving certain Lukoil entities in Bulgaria and petroleum services and other transactions related to the Caspian Pipeline Consortium, a posting on the Treasury Department's website showed.
Another license also authorized companies to talk to Lukoil about buying their foreign assets.
(Reporting by Timothy Gardner, Katharine Jackson)
Key Takeaways
- •US issues licenses for Lukoil transactions in Bulgaria.
- •Authorization includes Caspian Pipeline Consortium activities.
- •Companies can discuss purchasing Lukoil's foreign assets.
- •Treasury Department's website confirms the licenses.
- •Potential impact on petroleum services and global markets.
Frequently Asked Questions about US to allow transactions involving Lukoil and Caspian Pipeline Consortium, website shows
1What is Lukoil?
Lukoil is a major Russian multinational energy corporation engaged in the extraction, production, and sale of oil and gas. It is one of the largest oil companies in the world.
2What is the Caspian Pipeline Consortium?
The Caspian Pipeline Consortium is a major oil pipeline that transports crude oil from Kazakhstan to the Black Sea. It plays a significant role in the transportation of oil from the Caspian Sea region.
3What is a general license in finance?
A general license in finance allows specific transactions or activities to be conducted without needing individual approvals. It is often issued by regulatory bodies to facilitate certain operations.
